Low-cost apartment (Rusunawa) and market with Liveable Settlements approach in South Jakarta

Abstract

The research aimed to design market and low-cost apartment (Rusunawa) by applying a livable settlements approach. Several indicators must be fulfilled so that a building can be said as a livable settlement. The researc used a descriptive method for the Pasar Minggu market’s physical condition as an object and Pasar Minggu merchants as the research objects. Data analysis was done by calculating the number of units needed for Rusunawa through calculation of the requirement of market space and market facility. The design of low-cost apartment and market was analyzed according to several aspect such as sunlight, wind, and noise. The result was a comfortable building to live in and used liveable settlement concept. The market and the low-cost apartment will complement the indicators of liveable settlement. Thus, a comfortable residence equipped with supporting facilities and a good environment will help improve life quality.